Clocking 3:48.68 at the Prefontaine Classic on 5 July, multiple Olympic and world champion Kipyegon took 0.36 off the world record of 3:49.04 she set in Paris on 7 July 2024.
MoreChebet achieved her world 5000m record at the Wanda Diamond League meeting in Eugene on 5 July.
MoreIn the senior women’s race, guest athlete Maryam Lufti Njoki of Qatar won in 33:49 as part of her preparations to represent her country.
MoreKenya will face Ethiopia in their opening assignment of the campaign.
MoreThe team, made up of 25 of the most outstanding players, will depart Nairobi on Saturday evening, 6th September
MoreRace patron Farouk Kibet presided over the launch event on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Chepkemel Dispensary Grounds in Turbo, Uasin Gishu County.
MoreThe committee will draw members from the government, Football Kenya Federation (FKF) and the private sector, President William Ruto has announced.
MoreThe President said gold medal winners in athletics will now receive KSh3 million, up from KSh750,000.
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